Beautiful credit! The foundation of modern society. Who shall say that this is not the golden age of mutual trust, of unlimited reliance upon human promises? That is a peculiar condition of society which enables a whole nation to instantly recognize point and meaning in the familiar newspaper anecdote, which puts into the mouth of a distinguished speculator in lands and mines this remark: -- I wasn't worth a cent two years ago, and now I owe two millions of dollars.

Independence-is loyalty to one's best self and principles, and this is often disloyalty to the general idols and fetishes.

There is nothing in the world like persuasive speech to fuddle the mental apparatus.

All people have had ill luck, but Jairus's daughter and Lazarus had the worst.

The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin.

The miracle or the power that elevates the few is to be found in their industry, application and perseverance under the promptings of a brave, determined spirit.

We adore titles and heredities in our hearts and ridicule them with our mouths. This is our democratic privilege.